temporal
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8.8
- adjective
- /ˈtɛmpərəl/
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temporal
- That caused temporal bleeding.
- temporal bone
- temporal lobe
- temporal bone fracture
So a lot of different parts of the brain network to the temporal lobe.
- So a lot of different parts of the brain network to the temporal lobe.
- So now I'm seeing Julie's seizure spread from somewhere in the on the inner surface of her temporal lobe to somewhere in her frontal lobe.
- It's just that that that side effect of temporal lobe epilepsy, just an impulsive need to write non-stop.
- So we've done a lot of our work looking at how the temporal lobe processes speech sounds because we're looking for where the seizures start.
- No, it's like Latin without time, because we're dealing with this, this box, you know, Temporal Lobby's function is the main device.
- The way it's a musical, but it's tied to the fact the patient has a dysfunction in the temporal lobe is just absolutely genius.
Examples
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I suffered damage to the temporal lobe.
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You said you observed a possible epileptic focus in the temporal lobe.
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This sample comes from the main association area of the temporal cortex.
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While most of these cases are unilateral, some cases of bilateral temporal bone involvement have been reported.
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Air appears black on these images, so an aerated and well-pneumatized temporal bone should appear mostly black.
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We discuss these and other complications of fibrous dysplasia of the temporal bone and their management.
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Through their research, they find significant enlargement of the temporal lobe, the lobe responsible for auditory processing.
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The doctor examined the patient for any issues related to the temporal area of the skull.
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During the surgery, the team focused on the temporal region to avoid any damage to vital structures.
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The temporal muscles play a significant role in the movement of the jaw.
Compounds
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5.9
A brain condition that causes repeated seizures in the side of the brain, often with memory loss and strange movements
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A blood vessel on the side of the head that carries blood to the temple and scalp
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The part of the brain near the temples that helps you hear and remember things
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Swelling of a blood vessel at the temple causing headaches, jaw pain, and sometimes vision loss
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A vein in the temple area that carries blood away from nearby muscles
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A small artery that brings blood to the front of the brain near the temple
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A tube near the temple that carries blood to a larger vein behind the jaw
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A blood vessel on the temple that brings blood to the middle part of the brain near the ear
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A blood vessel that carries blood to the back of the brain near the temples
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A vein on the side of the head above the ear that drains blood from the scalp
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A fold on the outer surface of the side of the brain that helps process sound and memory
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The outer corner of the eye where the upper and lower eyelids meet near the temple
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A broad muscle on the side of the head that lifts the lower jaw to close the mouth
Surface Forms
Etymology
Temporal comes from the Latin tempus, which also meant 'the temple', the flat side of the head near the eyes, now called the temple. That is why temporal can describe the area at the side of the head.